Cranston Lawyers

Steven J. Hart was admitted to the Rhode Island Bar Association in 1999 and to the United States District Court in 2000. He attended Johnson & Wales (B.S., honors, summa cum laude); and went on to attend Suffolk University Law School (J.D., honors, cum laude).

Steven J. Hart, Esquire is a member of the following associations:
Rhode Island and American Bar Associations
Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association
RI Family Court Bench/Bar Committee
ABA Family Law Committee
ABA Real Property & Probate Committee
The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

The Law Office of Steven J. Hart is devoted to providing quality legal services with dedication and commitment....

ARTHUR J. LEONARD Principal Arthur Leonard devotes his practice to the needs of closely-held businesses and their principals through U.S. and multinational income tax planning, asset protection planning, estate planning, business succession planning, and deferred compensation planning. He also assists individuals of various incomes with estate and Medicaid planning. He is an author of RIA State and Local Taxes, an influential national resource for lawyers and accountants and for the National Business Institute and Lorman, and other business and tax law publishers. He has also written a popular column on tax law for a leading Rhode Island...

As a retired police officer who served as a patrolman, prosecution Detective Sergeant, all the way through Acting Chief of a police department, I have a unique skill set and perspective of the criminal law process that I will use to give you the best defense possible. I understand the system from the prosecution and investigative side and use that knowledge to devise the best legal strategy for your defense. I also served in the military and am well versed in the different needs and circumstances around veterans and can provide you with outstanding service and support as your attorney.
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John E. MacDonald is a trial attorney practicing criminal defense, immigration law and post-conviction relief in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Mr. MacDonald represents clients in state and federal court in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He has aggressively and successfully defended clients charged in every type of criminal case, including capital murder, child molestation, sex crimes, rape, abuse, domestic violence, spousal abuse, homicide, manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter, sexual assault, felony assault, domestic assault, patient abuse, bank fraud, mail fraud and wire fraud. Mr. MacDonald is the author of the Rhode Island Criminal Defense Manual (3rd Edition), a top-rated...

Timothy J. Conlon is an experienced Providence divorce lawyer who has served Rhode Island for nearly 40 years. He has handled complex cases involving child custody, interstate/international custody, visitation, child support, alimony, and many more issues. He also has hands-on experience dealing with child molestation and child abuse victims, advocating for their rights to compensation and finding the right treatment for them. Mr. Conlon is passionate about protecting his clients and is not afraid to go up against religious institutions, group homes, and school departments to do so.

Jude Evan Kerrison fights for the rights of Rhode Island injury victims with the Karns Law Firm.

My name is Rory Munns, and I have dedicated my career to defending those charged with criminal offenses throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. If you have been arrested or under investigation for a criminal offense, I understand that you are likely in a very unfamiliar and daunting situation, but I strongly believe that the best way to combat this is with providing as much honest information as possible to my clients. I have extensive experience defending thousands of clients in multiple jurisdictions in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Family Law, and Personal Injury, so I feel...

Michael C. Judge is a Rhode Island attorney concentrating DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) Defense, DUI (Driving while Under the Influence) Defense, Breathalyzer Refusal Defense, Criminal Defense and Persoanl Injury Law. Call now at 401-578-4951 for a free consultation.

Nelia M. DeStefano, the managing partner for the firm, has served as the Chief Financial Officer for Brian Cunha & Associates for the past 25 years. Mrs. DeStefano, who speaks Portuguese, was born in Sao Miguel, Azores and has aided in the delivery of legal services to many of Brian Cunha & Associates Portuguese-speaking clients.

Mrs. DeStefano concentrates her practice in all aspects of personal injury law. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and the Roger Williams University School of Law. She is admitted to practice law in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In addition to her administrative...

Experienced trial attorney with 17+ years of actual, in-court experience. I don't sit behind a desk all day and talk a big game. I'm in the courtroom standing by your side, fighting for the results you deserve in every case I handle. I focus my practice mainly in criminal defense, but I handle a variety of other types of cases like general civil litigation and selected Family Court cases. My years of criminal experience makes me an invaluable asset to have representing you as your attorney when you get charged with a criminal offense. I have tried cases ranging from petty...

David Morowitz is an ex-criminal prosecutor who has worked for prosecutor’s offices in Manhattan, Miami, and RI. David drove a yellow taxi cab at nights in Manhattan to put himself through college and law school. He then spent 12 years working with law enforcement. He worked in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office for District Attorney Robert Morgenthau, the Miami State Attorney’s Office for State Attorney Janet Reno, and the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office for Attorney Generals James E. O’Neil and Jeffrey Pine. He now serves as lead counsel for The Law Office of David Morowitz and is one of...

I am attorney Wayne G. Resmini, founder of Resmini Law Associates, LLC, in Providence, Rhode Island. For decades, I have devoted my legal career to helping injury victims seek justice. My personal injury practice encompasses all types of cases, from car accidents and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, slip-and-fall accidents and wrongful death. Personal injury law is not just my career, but also my passion. I find great satisfaction in helping others when they are at life's lowest points. My zeal and dedication can make a concrete difference in your case; you can count on me to go the...

My name is Michael Zarrella, I have been a criminal defense lawyer for almost 20 years. I have tried and won numerous criminal cases from capital offences to drunk driving cases. I enjoys helping people charged with criminal matters.

“I became an attorney to level the playing field.”

Attorney Mariam Alexanian Lavoie has been a proud member of the Rhode Island Bar Association for almost thirty years. She was born in Bloomington, Indiana but lived in her native state and Livermore, California for six brief years before moving to Mexico City. Attorney Lavoie spent her formative years in Mexico, graduating from an all-Spanish speaking high school, the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey, in 1980. She attended Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman, Montana, at age sixteen while her father spent his sabbatical year in MSU’s...

Miriam A. Ross is a business attorney with extensive industry and business experience as an in-house counsel (Dayco Corporation, Textron Inc. and GTECH Corporation) and in the private practice of law. She serves as the trusted legal advisor for counsel and assistance with the evaluation, structuring and negotiation of the full range of business transactions, contracts, litigation, licensing, development, corporate and governance issues, as well as advice on day-to-day legal issues, employment matters, and operational matters. The Law Offices of Miriam A. Ross, Esq. are primarily focused on providing smaller and medium-sized businesses (profit and not-for-profit)...

Juris Doctorate from New England Law, Boston (aka, New England School of Law) in 2006. Following graduation, I practiced for 12 years as an Associate Attorney in a private small firm. During that tenure, I represented clients from a diverse community in a wide spectrum of practice areas including:
consumer protection/lemon law; personal injury, immigration as well as divorce/domestic and other civil litigation matters.

My personal approach to legal representation together with my appreciation for languages and cultural diversity, has led to my ability to establish and maintain long-lasting attorney-client rapport and professional relationships. I have language fluency in French...

I am the managing member of Messier, Massad, Burdick & Assoc. LLC and an accomplished attorney with years of experience in personal injury, premises liability, homeowner claims, insurance litigation, and real estate / land use litigation. Throughout my career, I have focused on achieving successful outcomes for my clients against insurance companies and large corporations. I have earned a reputation for providing aggressive and sound legal counsel and representation. I am committed to achieving the best possible outcome for my clients by presenting all options and potential outcomes available to them.

Ms. Alegria concentrates her practice in personal injury law and also handles a variety of probate matters related to the firms personal injury practice. She was featured in two legal journals in 2006 annd 2007 for her key role in having Brian Cunha & Associates achieve the 5th and 12th largest jury verdicts in Massachusetts in a single year. Before joining the firm, Ms. Alegria, a licensed real estate broker, was president of a real estate company, RMA Realtors, based in Bristol, R.I.

Attorney Alegria, a member of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bars, was graduated from Rhode Island College and...

Sharon D. Sybel is an accomplished personal injury attorney who has been with the firm since 1989. Her practice primarily focuses on extensive litigation in the areas of product liability, medical malpractice, consumer protection, motor vehicle/motorcycle accidents, premise liability, dog bites, nursing home negligence and wrongful death claims. Ms. Sybel has dedicated her legal career, with over 20 years experience, in obtaining fair and just compensation for our clients who have suffered injury through the negligence of others. She is licensed to practice law in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Ms. Sybel earned a Bachelor of Science degree Cum...

I work as a solo practitioner in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I handle a diverse array of cases, with a focus on personal injury, immigration law and civil litigation. I represent individual and corporate clients. My responsibilities include providing high quality legal advice and support to my clients, drafting pleadings, motions, briefs and contracts; researching and analyzing statutory regulations to ensure compliance; and identifying legal risks and effectively advising clients on how to manage such risks; and representing clients during negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, hearings and trials.

Erica Janton is a Rhode Island Family Law Attorney. Erica provides legal representation to those in need of divorce relations, family law and mediation. Erica earned her bachelors of fine arts from Parsons The New School For Design, her Master’s Degree from Teachers College, Columbia University and Roger Williams University School of Law.

We accept cases concerning: *Employment-Based Immigration *Family-Based Immigration *Citizenship & Naturalization Please visit www.immigrationforvirginia.com for more information.

Mr. Rui P. Alves is admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Rhode Island, as well as, all State Courts in Massachusetts. For detailed practice areas, click here. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the College of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, he went on to obtain a Juris Doctor from the Roger Williams University School of Law. Mr. Alves also attended the Catholic University of Portugal, School of Law in Lisbon, focusing on European Union law. Prior to joining Barton Gilman, LLP, Mr. Alves maintained a boutique firm...

Stephen currently serves as the Town Solicitor in the Town of Lincoln, RI, the Town of Warren, RI and the Town of Little Compton, RI. He also represents a variety of businesses and private clients in various areas including zoning and land use. Stephen possesses a background in law enforcement and has extensive experience in criminal matters and specializes in defending DUI and Breathalyzer Refusal cases. He is also well versed in labor relations, including contract negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and employee discipline matters. Stephen is a graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law, cum laude. ...

Law Office of Michael F. Campopiano Mission Statement: Excellence is never an accident, it is always the result of sincere efforts, intelligent direction, high intentions, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities. This are the beliefs upon which my firm was established.. The above guiding principles continue to guide me in my daily pursuit to provide my clients with the highest level of service. My goal is to provide aggressive advocacy with compassion when you need it most. I do this by communicating with my clients and building relationship that withstand the hardships of...

Lisa attended Roger Williams University School of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude and in the top ten percent of her class. While at Roger Williams, Lisa worked in a variety of legal areas. She volunteered at the Rhode Island Center for Human Rights where she worked on civil rights and liberties projects which covered topics such as fair housing and employment. She also spent two years working at a prestigious Maritime Law firm in New York City, where she worked on maritime cases, contracts issues, workers compensation contests, environmental issues and workplace safety cases. Lisa has also worked...

Mark has been practicing in RI and Mass for 25 years. He has tried dozens of case to trial and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Ms. Matsko concentrates her practice on estate planning and probate administration in Rhode Island and Massachusetts with substantial experience in elder law, corporate law and real estate transactions. She works with individuals and families to create an estate plan that is tailored to each client's unique financial and family situation to accomplish the clientâs future goals relative to the transfer of wealth to desired beneficiaries and future generations. Ms. Matsko advises fiduciaries during the probate and estate administration process, handles probate court appearances and works with insurance companies, investment companies and other entities on behalf of estate...

On your journey to finding the right attorney to represent you through a divorce or another complex family law case, you should evaluate credentials of Steven G. Wright, Attorney at Law. The Rhode Island family law attorney aggressively advocates for his clients and focuses on obtaining results. Every client that comes to the firm will receive high-quality legal guidance and devoted representation. The lawyer is dedicated to walking through each step of the complicated process with his clients. At the firm of Steven G. Wright, clients come first so call today!

A leading Providence, Rhode Island (RI) based attorney (lawyer) with practise areas including criminal defense DUI & breathalyzer refusal, criminal appeal, domestic violence, divorce, personal injury.

Laura has been practicing law since 1999. She opened her own practice in 2000. Laura concentrates her practice in the areas of serious personal injury, medical malpractice, legal malpractice and employment issues including discrimination claims and contract negotiations. Laura is admitted to the bar in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. She has tried numerous cases in federal and state court in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Before attending law school, Laura was a Registered Nurse, working in oncology, surgical trauma and critical care. She served as Head Nurse at the Philadelphia Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center from 1990-1993 and, most recently,...

I have been practicing personal injury law for over 30 years. I know how to get a full recovery to compensate you for your injury. Experience counts when negotiating with insurance companies. Whether you have been injured in a car accident, have slipped on icy steps, been bitten by a dog or have been otherwise injured because of someones neglect I can help. I am only paid if you recover money! All consultations are free. Find out what your case is worth, I look forward to talking with you.

Nick DaSilva is a lifelong resident of Rhode Island and graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 2008. Nick graduated in the top 25% of his graduating class and was a candidate for Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society for Political Science majors during his undergraduate studies. While at URI, Nick was a member and leader of the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity. Nick held many positions during his undergraduate years including serving as Historian, President and Judicial Chairman. In fact, Nick has continued his involvement in the fraternity...

Louise A. Herman is a dedicated and passionate attorney specializing in Employment Law, False Claims Act, and Whistleblower Law. Her career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to justice and her clients' rights. Throughout her professional journey, Louise has been continuously inspired by the brave individuals she represents. Among her notable cases, Louise championed the cause of a female engineer who courageously stood up to a large employer, breaking barriers of sexism. She also successfully defended a 64-year-old technician who challenged his employer after being unjustly replaced by a significantly younger individual. Additionally, Louise advocated for a Director of...

Bob's primary areas of practice include Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Law. He handles many Rhode Island and Federal Longshore workers’ compensation claims for injured workers. He also advises people in the area of Estate Planning. Bob graduated Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Providence College, and received his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law. He is on the Board of Governors of the R.I. Association of Justice, and is a member of the American Association of Justice, the Rhode Island Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Bench Bar Committee, and the...